During the first year of this dispute WW and Bassa have had personality clashes and from what I have heard WW refused to even speak with Bassa reps and discussions with reps had to take place through Unite officials because WW refused to sit in the same room as them.
Point of order Betty Girl,I realise that this is a rumour network , however I can categorically say this is/was not the case.
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